Preparing School Technology Leaders for Online Professional Development: Training Efforts with El Paso Teachers for Online Course Facilitation in Texas STARgate

Much research interest in the field of distance education by necessity focuses on student achievement. However, instructor preparation may be of equal concern, particularly when considering the lack of direct human contact between instructors and learners. Toward this end, 41 technology leaders in El Paso Independent School District engaged in online facilitator instruction through Texas STARgate, a professional development portal for Texas teachers, fro